Speaker Dr. Katja Rowell was introduced by P/E Alice Meyer, as a medical physician, author, and member of Wenatchee Confluence Rotary. Katja serves on the Spoon medical advisory committee for US programs, which currently only includes Oregon (soon in WA), stating that the Spoon Foundation fits perfectly within the ideals of Rotary.
The program expanded to the US from Europe earlier this year to Oregon by two moms who adopted severely malnourished children. Its mission is unique in the world, also serving special-needs kids. It operates in 17 countries, where malnutrition is common in orphanages (there are about 8 million kids in orphanages worldwide, and 70-90% are malnourished). They focus mainly on anemia in kids under 3. Trainers use a special iPad application called "Count Me In", which provides specific treatment instructions.
By including highly vulnerable children in efforts towards better nutrition, SPOON contributes to achieving health for all, attaining the sustainable development goals, and supporting the transformation of child care systems to provide family care for every child. We are doing our part to ensure that millions of children experience one less barrier to enjoying the quality of life they deserve.
President Kory Kalahar opened the ZOOM meeting to a ZOOM-record 48 members and a few guests with Jill Leonard as ZOOM host. As usual, Raz provided a flag for the pledge.
Chelan Pandemic Challenge. Ken Robertson with Allan Galbraith are inviting you for an opportunity for in-person but outdoors Rotary Fellowship by registering and riding Loop 2 of the 2020 Chelan Rotary Pandemic Challenge on Wednesday September 9, 2020 starting at 9:30 am. Gil Sparks and Jay Smith are also planning to join Allan and me.
Brent Morrison, Ride Manager for the event appreciates any support fellow Rotarians can offer, since the ride is a primary fund-raiser for Chelan Rotary. Brent will join us and invite cyclists from Chelan Rotary to also join us. Please let me know if you are interested in participating, and then register. We are starting at 9:30 am from the Chelan Boat Launch, 506 S Emerson St, Chelan, WA 98816. We can help coordinate ride sharing from Wenatchee. Cost is $50.00. Register HERE.
You can also register and ride any of the three loops on your own or with others until October 31, 2020. We plan to use Company Creek Pizza, for lunch delivery after the ride. We will place the order before the ride and they can deliver to us at the boat launch, including beers. Contact Ken here - robertson12001@gmail.com 804.201.6839 READ MORE
Ken's BRAG. Ken kept the floor long enough to brag on his 32-year-old Navy son, serving on the USS Nimitz, a super-carrier serving in the middle-east, was just promoted to Lt. Commander; their second child is due in November.
Fellowship. Jill Leonard announced a WRF ice cream social Sept. 16, 4:30-5:30; come in or drive by.
Wenatchee Wild Housing. Jill also is looking for volunteers to house hockey players this season. Click HERE.
Africa Polio-free. Rotary and The World Health Organization (WHO) on 25 August announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary’s top priority. Read more.
PolioPlus donations. Our club continues to generously donate to Polio-Plus. Please donate to make up for the loss of our Club-60 cups. PP Pete will love you. Also you can be a sustaining member by donating $100 per year to The Rotary Foundation (TRF), Annual Fund.
Carmen. Keep her family in thoughts/prayers. Her brother just took a bad fall.
Appleseed ads. We still seek sponsors at $200/year.
Ten things about Dawn Davies. See below. Next week, Gene Anderson!
Stupid Stuff by Kory. See below.
NEW-MEMBER INDUCTIONS
Three members were formerly inducted. Past-President Terry Stuller (1998-99) provided the inspiring charge. Listen to Terry HERE.
Sam Dilly
Joining today.
Introduced by Frank Clifton
(for Carin Smith)
Leslie Freytag
Re-joined in February.
Introduced by Gil Sparks
Meliesa Tigard
Joined in February.
Introduced by
Laurie Flarity-White
STUPID STUFF KORY HAS DONE.
This week's installment was committed a little over 20 years ago, when Kory and friend Greg, plotted to place prescription laxative in friend Pat's adult beverage. They still live in fear of Pat's promised revenge.
Kory's friend Greg
The meeting of September 03 was hosted by Jill Leonard.
Gil Sparks announces plans for him and wife Kay to relocate to Lyons, CO, to be near the new grand daughter. They will depart in October, and he plans to join Longmont Rotary. Watch the video to see Gil's announcement.
Ten (or more) things we didn't know about Dawn Davies
VISION - To be collaborative leaders who build relationships that reduce barriers to healthy communities.
FOCUS -
Improved Access to needed healthcare services in the rural communities, including outreach, education & enrollment in healthcare benefits, telemedicine, and other activities.
Improved Quality: Faster access to local care; reduced errors; access to patient information; Health Information Technology such as Tele-radiology, Telepharmacy, Tele-interpreting, Connectivity, regional interfacing, and other activities.
Reduced Costs: Less travel time for patients, specialists and staff; Reduced overhead costs.
Deb joined the Action Health Partners team in June 2014 and was appointed Executive Director of the organization in May 2016. Deb brings significant experience in coalition building and facilitating population health initiatives. She actively leads the Action Health Partners team in regional health care transformation work, working closely with the North Central Accountable Communities of Health.
This presentation will be an overview of the Ice Age (Missoula) Floods story of the Pacific Northwest. The “Fire” portion of the talk will highlight the Columbia River Basalt Group (eastern WA) while the “Ice” portion will illustrate the Ice Age Floods of the Pacific Northwest. The interaction between the Ice Age Flood waters and the Columbia River Basalts played a key role in the formation of the channeled scab lands of Eastern Washington. The floods story from Glacial Lake Missoula in NW Montana to the Pacific Ocean will be highlighted in the program.
(Sponsored by Russ Speidel)
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Our current sponsors are those who generously sponsored our 2020 auction.
Nine Rotarians and their wives attended the RI convention in Munich, Germany. Tom McNair was Polio-Plus chair, pledging $72,000. Allan Galbraith was Appleseed editor.
NEW-MEMBER INDUCTIONS
